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FMSI Honors DFC for a 6th Consecutive Year!

For the 6th consecutive year, DFC (Dynamic Friction Company) has been honored by FMSI (Friction Materials and Standards Institute) with the 2022 award for New Assignments and Applications.

DFC is proud of its contribution to the brake industry and honored by the recognition. We have been recognized in the following categories:

New Vehicle Applications: 67
New Disc Steel: 35
New Disc Friction: 35
New Relationships: 4
Total: 141
Carry Overs: 43

We look forward to serving the automotive industry by continuing to provide new vehicle friction applications.

“DFC continues to demonstrate unwavering commitment to providing the aftermarket with high quality brake components. This year’s FMSI award is an affirmation of the competitive advantage we offer our customers. We provide unrivaled quality and are consistently bringing first-to-market brake components to the automotive community.”

– Jesus “Chuy” Villalobos, R & D Manager

Founded in 1948 as a trade organization, FMSI has a 70 year tradition of providing the automotive aftermarket industry with the most recognized standardization of original equipment part numbers, universally used by brake component manufacturers and suppliers.

FMSI works closely with manufacturers around the globe to bring the aftermarket the most reliable and current brake part number data for every sector of the distribution and installer network. It relies heavily on progressive and innovative manufacturers like DFC in order to achieve that goal.

DFC Awarded the APA 2022 New Supplier Award

Dynamic Friction Company has been awarded the Automotive Parts Association (APA) 2022 New Supplier Award.

To be considered for the Award, you must demonstrate consistently high order fill rates and supply timely, updated catalogs — including new numbers, field support, and ease of returns and credits. We are humbled and honored by the distinction, while mindful of the ever growing challenges. We look forward to facing these challenges and continuing to grow and serve our partners, including the APA.

About APA

Celebrating its 49^th year of service in the automotive aftermarket industry, Automotive Parts Associates is one of the oldest program distribution groups in operation as a member-owned not-for-profit cooperative with approximately 60 independent Warehouse Distributor shareholders in North America.

FMSI Honors DFC for a 5th Consecutive Year!

For a 5th consecutive year, DFC (Dynamic Friction Company) has been honored by FMSI (Friction Materials and Standards Institute) with the 2021 award for New Assignments and Applications.

DFC is proud of its contribution to the brake industry and honored by the recognition. We have been recognized in the following categories:

New Vehicle Applications: 113
New Disc Steel: 39
New Disc Friction: 37
New Relationships: 17
Total: 206
Carry Overs: 54

We look forward to serving the automotive industry by continuing to provide new vehicle friction applications.

– Jesus “Chuy” Villalobos, R & D Manager

FMSI Honors DFC for a Fourth Consecutive Year!

Cerritos California based brake parts manufacturer DFC (Dynamic Friction Company) announced that it has once again been honored by FMSI (Friction Materials and Standards Institute) annual 2020 award for New Assignments and Applications. This marks the fourth consecutive year DFC has been recognized for its contribution to the brake industry by FMSI. DFC not only provided the industry with the most new vehicle friction applications, but also accomplished surpassing the previous years submissions from 200 to 252 new vehicle applications.

FMSI has a 70 year tradition of providing the automotive aftermarket industry with the most recognized standardization of original equipment part numbers utilized virtually universally by brake component manufacturers and suppliers. FMSI works closely with manufacturers around the globe to bring to the aftermarket the most reliable and current brake part number data to every sector of the distribution and installer network. It relies heavily on progressive and innovative manufactures like DFC in order to achieve that goal.

“Our goal is to not only provide the aftermarket community with the finest quality in brake components, but also the most complete and updated brake program with first-to-market competitive advantage,” said R & D Manager Jesus Villalobos.

About Dynamic Friction Company

DFC is an award winning brake components manufacturer and supplier headquartered in Southern California. DFC offers a complete brake systems program for all passenger car, pickup, & medium duty trucks. DFC is recognized for its devotion to bringing its customers the latest and greatest in brake products available without the exorbitant costs. DFC boasts a full complement of dedicated in-house engineers and R&D staff who work vigorously to give our customers first-to-market advantage and assurances that modern technological complexities are fully addressed.

For information please visit DFC at: http://www.dynamicfriction.com

DFC Honored by FMSI for the Third Consecutive Year

Cerritos California based brake parts manufacture DFC (Dynamic Friction Company) announced that it has once again been honored by the Friction Materials and Standards Institute (FMSI) annual award for New Assignments and Applications. This marks the third consecutive year DFC has been bestowed with the prestigious award for submitting more part number assignments than its competitive peers.

FMSI has a 70 year long tradition of providing the automotive aftermarket industry with the most recognized standardization of original equipment part numbers utilized virtually universally by brake component manufacturers and suppliers. FMSI works closely with manufacturers around the globe in order to bring to the aftermarket the most reliable and current brake part number data to every sector of the distribution and installer network. It relies heavily on progressive and innovative manufacturers like DFC in order to achieve that goal.

This year DFC furnished FMSI and the industry with 200 submissions.

“We continually strive to be at the top of our game and once again receiving the FMSI honors for a third consecutive year demonstrates a solid testimonial to our dedication to providing the industry with the best first-to-market R & D and enhanced value to our customers,” stated DFC CEO Dan Nguyen. “While we are humbly honored to receive this award, our focus remains solely on providing value added benefits based on our goal to be innovative.”

About Dynamic Friction Company

DFC is an award winning brake components manufacturer and supplier headquartered in Southern California. DFC offers a complete brake systems program for all passenger car, pickup, & medium duty trucks. DFC is recognized for its devotion to bringing its customers the latest and greatest in brake product available without the exorbitant costs. DFC boasts a full complement of dedicated in-house engineers and R&D staff who work vigorously to give our customers first-to-market advantage and assurances that modern technological complexities are fully addressed.

For information please visit DFC at: http://www.dynamicfriction.com

FMSI Honors Dino Crescentini with “Legends of Industry” Award

Cerritos, California (June 28, 2018) – Dynamic Friction Company (DFC) is pleased and honored to announce that on June 2nd 2018, the Friction Materials & Standards Institute (FMSI) bestowed the newly created “Legends of Industry” award to Dino Crescentini. The award was presented to Mr. Crescentini during the FMSI annual membership meeting in Longboat Key, Florida.

Rick Jamison, FMSI Treasurer and President of ABS Friction stated, “There are few living legends in our industry and we wanted to recognize somebody that has left an indelible footprint on both innovation and utility. Dino was the obvious first choice. No one person has contributed more to the aftermarket brake sector as Dino. Much of the new product and development in today’s brake friction market is attributable to Dino.”

Mr. Crescentini has devoted his life to providing the automotive aftermarket with an ever evolving and sensible approach that has benefitted manufacturers, distributors, and the consumer alike. “I am among the few who are fortunate enough to do what they love while getting the opportunity to work with others who have the same curiosity for parts and passion for the industry.”

About Dynamic Friction Company

DFC is an award-winning brake components manufacturer and supplier headquartered in Southern California. DFC offers a complete brake systems program for all passenger car, pickup, & medium duty trucks. DFC is recognized for its devotion to bringing its customers the latest and most comprehensive brake program in the market. DFC boasts a full compliment of dedicated in-house engineers, product managers, catalog managers, and R&D staff who work vigorously to give its customers first-to-market advantage, while addressing the intricacies and complexities of the modern braking system.

For more information please visit DFC at: http://www.dynamicfriction.com

FMSI Awards Dynamic Friction Company for the 2nd Consecutive Year

Cerritos, California (June 28, 2019) – On June 4, 2018, the Friction Materials and Standards Institute (FMSI) held its annual meeting in Longboat Key, Florida. Once again, FMSI honored Dynamic Friction Company (DFC) with its second consecutive award for New Assignments and Applications as the single largest contributor for new parts assignment to FMSI.

FMSI has a 70-year long tradition of providing the automotive aftermarket industry with the most recognized standardization of original equipment part numbers utilized universally by brake and clutch manufacturers, distributors, and installers.

The award was presented by Frank Oliveto, Chairman and President of FMSI, to DFC Research & Development Manager, Jesus Villalobos. “To be recognized for something we at DFC do everyday is truly an honor and a humbling experience.” stated Mr. Villalobos. Continue reading FMSI Awards Dynamic Friction Company for the 2nd Consecutive Year